What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Services, Junior Specimen Processor position at Castle Biosciences?
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Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a full-time Clinical Services, Junior Specimen Processor working from our Pittsburgh, PA office location, with a start date of October 1, 2026.
Why Castle Biosciences?
Exceptional Benefits Package:
- Excellent Annual Salary 20% Bonus Potential
- 20 Accrued PTO Days Annually 10 Paid Holidays
- 401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%
- 3 Health Care Plan Options Company HSA Contribution
- Company Stock Grant Upon Hire
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Junior Specimen Processor
This role is primarily responsible for opening incoming specimen shipments received from various sources such as pathology laboratories, hospitals, and clinics, ensuring each specimen is accurately matched with the appropriate documentation. A significant portion of time is dedicated to sorting specimens based on test type and distributing them to the appropriate staff for processing, while also scanning records into the appropriate systems as needed. The position requires a strong focus on quality and accuracy, ensuring all work is complete and compliant with established procedures and departmental productivity standards. Additional responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery of specimens, performing specimen returns upon completion of testing, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and supporting supply chain integrity for both internal operations and external customer needs. The individual must follow all safety rules and defined practices, communicate any issues to supervisors as appropriate, and contribute positively to team efforts while adapting professionally to ongoing changes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year of experience in a laboratory or clinical setting preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year of experience in a laboratory or clinical setting preferred.
*Please see the full job description at the end of the job ad.
SCHEDULE
- Monday-Friday, in office 5 days a week from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, working from the Pittsburgh, PA office location.
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WORK AUTHORIZATION
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.
ABOUT CASTLE BIOSCIENCES INC.
At Castle, it all comes down to people. After all, disease doesn't just happen - it happens to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, which is revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes.
Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development.
Castle Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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